It is associated with a number of challenges that appear in different combinations and intensities from child to child. For this reason, communication and teamwork among the child’s professional caregivers and support team are more important with ASD than with many other disorders, but they are often lacking. As a result, the caregivers and support team often use well intentioned but ineffective s
trategies that exacerbate rather than solve problems. To treat the child with ASD properly, the child’s entire team must understand his or her unique presentation and take a unified, collaborative approach. Take Charge of Treatment for Your Child with Asperger’s (ASD) addresses these issues by 1) educating parents about ASD and 2) teaching them how to step into the case manager role for their child. Parents develop an individualized strategic plan for purposefully navigating the complex world of parenting a child with ASD. They learn how to facilitate true collaboration with their child’s professional caregivers and support team. Instead of needing months to get to know their students or clients with ASD and potentially making missteps along the way, teachers and service providers will have information about a child’s ASD profile at a glance and tools and proven strategies that work for him right from the start. As parents grasp their child’s unique ASD profile, create effective tools, and share essential information, the child gains increased access to every environment in which he interacts. Most children with ASD feel besieged and confused by the ordinary situations and activities they confront in their everyday lives. Our book’s particular focus on breaking tasks into manageable parts and taking specific steps to make environments less overwhelming helps children with ASD be more comfortable and confident at home, at school, and in the community. They can develop the skills they need to progress successfully into adolescence.
